vista activation after bios upgrade.

I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.

One frustated Vista user.
Jon

It is in use; by you!
When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real person.
Should take 10-15 minutes.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Jon L" wrote:

> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

Mick Murphy;638969 Wrote:
> It is in use; by you!
> When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real
> person.
> Should take 10-15 minutes.
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "Jon L" wrote:
> > > >
> > > I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
> > asking me
> > > to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use.
> > When I
> > > try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for
> > something i
> > > shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem
> > or a
> > > contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much
> > appreciated.
> > >
> > > One frustated Vista user.
> > > Jon > >
Agreed. And, if the first person you talk to is a problem, then
politely say goodnight. Then, call back and you'll be likely to talk to
someone more accommodating.


--
Znod

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Windows Vista Activation FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...vationfaq.mspx
"The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process"

--
...winston
ms-mvp windows live mail


"Jon L" <Jon > wrote in message news:977D1052-6EF0-4B41-856F-...
> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

Jon L wrote:
> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA and
the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

Alias wrote:

> Jon L wrote:
>
>> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
>> asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already
>> in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is
>> crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way
>> to correct the problem or a contact that will not charge be $60? Any
>> help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> One frustated Vista user.
>> Jon
>
>
> I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA and
> the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/
>
> Alias

NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!!!
Frank

Thanks everyone for your help. Finnally got it using phone option, and after
reading off and typing 54 digits.

"Frank" wrote:

> Alias wrote:
>
> > Jon L wrote:
> >
> >> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
> >> asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already
> >> in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is
> >> crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way
> >> to correct the problem or a contact that will not charge be $60? Any
> >> help would be much appreciated.
> >>
> >> One frustated Vista user.
> >> Jon
> >
> >
> > I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA and
> > the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/
> >
> > Alias
>
> NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!!!
> Frank
>

Frank wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>
>> Jon L wrote:
>>
>>> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
>>> asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says
>>> already in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I
>>> think is crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is
>>> there a way to correct the problem or a contact that will not charge
>>> be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>>>
>>> One frustated Vista user.
>>> Jon
>>
>>
>> I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA
>> and the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/
>>
>> Alias
>
> NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!!!
> Frank

I know you think it's spamming but you're wrong. In any event, what are
you going to do about it besides scream like the idiot you really are?

Alias

Alias wrote:

> Frank wrote:
>
>> Alias wrote:
>>
>>> Jon L wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
>>>> asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says
>>>> already in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I
>>>> think is crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is
>>>> there a way to correct the problem or a contact that will not charge
>>>> be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> One frustated Vista user.
>>>> Jon
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA
>>> and the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/
>>>
>>> Alias
>>
>>
>> NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!!!
>> Frank
>
>
> I know you think it's spamming but you're wrong. In any event, what are
> you going to do about it besides scream like the idiot you really are?
>
> Alias

Don't worry pal, you're going to get everything you deserve...LOL!
Frank

Frank wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>
>> Frank wrote:
>>
>>> Alias wrote:
>>>
>>>> Jon L wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista
>>>>> asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says
>>>>> already in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I
>>>>> think is crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is
>>>>> there a way to correct the problem or a contact that will not
>>>>> charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> One frustated Vista user.
>>>>> Jon
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I feel your frustration. Get Ubuntu and be done with activation, WGA
>>>> and the rest. Check it out at: http://www.ubuntu.com/
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>>>
>>>
>>> NO SPAMMING ALLOWED!!!
>>> Frank
>>
>>
>> I know you think it's spamming but you're wrong. In any event, what
>> are you going to do about it besides scream like the idiot you really
>> are?
>>
>> Alias
>
> Don't worry pal, you're going to get everything you deserve...LOL!
> Frank

Now you're doing your physical harm dance? Let's see, how many dances
can you do? My favorite is your back pedal break dance.

Alias